BYD Qin Plus EV vs Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD

	BYD Qin Plus EV Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD

Price	$12,500.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.7
Brand	BYD KIA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Qin Plus EV
420 km and 510 km range versions; also higher-power versions (~150 kW) in some markets Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD

LAUNCH

Announced	February 2024 2025, February 27
Status	In production / current as a BEV model Coming soon. Expected release 2026
Country of origin	China
Base Price	From ~ US$ 12,600 up to ~US$ 23,000 in China depending on trim.

PERFORMANCE

Power	100 kW (≈ 136 hp); front-wheel drive (single electric motor) for most trims; some higher-power (~150 kW ≈ 204 hp) versions in special trims FWD 204 hp (150 kW)
Torque	180 Nm for the 100 kW version; ~250 Nm for higher-power version.
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.3 seconds for standard EV version; the higher-power versions likely faster 7.4 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	130 km/h for standard trims; some versions list up to ~150 km/h. 106 mph (170 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	Two main: 48 kWh and 57.6 kWh; in some versions larger (~72 kWh) for longer range trims. 58.3 kWh total
Tech	Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology. Li-Ion NCM (400V type)
Range	(CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version. 267 mi WLTP
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 5 h 20 min
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging CCS, 10-80% in 29 min
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.5 KW max Vehicle to grid (V2G) 10 KW max

BODY

Type	4-door sedan / 5 seats 5 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform	Built on BYD’s e-Platform / Blade battery architecture / new generation EV platform. E-GMP
Dimensions	(L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm 186.2 x 73.2 x 58.3 in (4730 x 1860 x 1480 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	2718 mm 111.0 in (2820 mm)
Weight	1,586 kg (for 420 km version) and ~ 1,657 kg for 510 km version
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Independent; Rear: Multi-Link Independent in higher trims Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, frequency-responsive valves in the dampers, hydro G suspension bushing
Wheels	215/55 R17 R17
Trunk/Boot	EU: 17.3 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	Yes
Towing	No

DISPLAYS

Centre	Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims 12.3" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3"
Head-Up	Yes
Others	Some trims have voice control, wireless charging, panoramic 360° camera etc. 5.3" climate control screen

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; material varies by trim (cloth / leatherette in higher trims) Heated front seats
Roof	Glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions. Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist
Connectivity	Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Advanced driver aids in higher trims; good cabin features; climate control with heat pump system etc

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, head airbag system
Driving Aids	Versions with lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control are mentioned in some listings. Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
Self Driving	Some L2-level assistance in higher trims: lane keeping, adaptive cruise, assisted parking etc.

Note

Others

Heat pump helps improve efficiency in cold or mild climates.
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Trim differences matter: higher-power / longer-range versions cost more, weigh more.
Range figures are CLTC standard; real-world (WLTP or local) likely lower.
Charging speed depends heavily on charger availability.